Education Nowadays

Education is viewed much differently now than it used to be viewed many years ago. Thinking that education and earning your degree can be unnecessary has become very popular, especially with this generation. Many people have prioritized the idea of getting out of school as quickly as possible…

Week 10:Perception of love

If everyone searched “What's the definition of love?”, we could all get the same answer, but if someone asks, “What is the definition of love to you?” there would be many different responses. Everyone can perceive The meaning of love differently, and I think the idea is based on…

Challenging the ‘Banking’ Concept of Education

Paulo Freire’s quote from “The ‘Banking’ Concept of Education” is not only thought-provoking but also profoundly insightful. He states “The teacher
presents himself to his students as their necessary opposite; by
considering their ignorance…

Perceptions of Happiness

Aristotle’s Quote from the bottom of page 25 to the top of page 26 offers a compelling view of happiness. I found this quote so intriguing because he expounds on how everyone, for the most part, agrees on the word happiness, which is desired and sought after by many. Nonetheless, He…

Our Perception of Uncontrollable Events

I have recently discovered how important one’s attitude towards an activity can change their perception of how fun or happy that activity made one feel. I worked at a camp over the summer, and every week we would do the same activities. However, by the middle…

People have so many definitions of love that there isn’t one specific definition. “love” is most often defined as a noun,” but Hooks tells us that love should be used as a verb. We all can’t agree on one definition and finding a similar one would make it easier to figure out how to use the word. Love is an action we choose to do not just…

Virtues v.s. Habits

Aristotle believes that virtues are developed through repeated actions. He uses the example building makes you a builder. Just as Aristotle, I agree that practicing morally right things makes you virtuous just as practicing building makes you a builder. So if someone practices honesty as a…

Black, White, Good, or Bad

Asking the question “Is a person good or bad?” to me is like asking whether the world is black and white. Being good or bad is not as simple as it might sound on the outside. How do you define and set parameters for what “good” entails? To me good is based on my faith in Christ and…

Happiness?

Aristotle has stated that happiness is perceived as a feeling whereas the greek gods have said that it is only apart of what constitutes happiness. In the reading it brings up the question that are we truly happy? or does the human mind just make it seem like you’re happy when certain things happen to you…

True to Form

To the best of my ability, I am authentic to myself. I do not believe that is a controversial statement. Honestly, I am unsure if I understand authenticity to oneself the same as my peers. I do not believe that I am just my basest instincts. My first thought is not necessarily the one I will act on. My…